Preparation for the Praxis in Speech-Language Pathology
Plural Publishing Inc (Verlag)
978-1-63550-314-2 (ISBN)
Developed by Kay T. Payne, the foremost authority on the U.S. speech-language pathology praxis exam for ASHA certification, Preparation for the Praxis in Speech-Language Pathology is so much more than a conventional review manual. Unlike other texts which focus on rote learning and study questions, this unique guide offers actual techniques and tips for conquering the complexities of the Praxis. With pages of valuable practice and lessons learned from experience, students and professional preparing for the exam can assess their study habits, learn tactics for dealing with test anxiety, and develop skills for optimizing their performance.
Each of the nine chapters in this streamlined study guide addresses a different aspect of preparing for the certification exam, including:
•Study habits
•Common misconceptions and facts about the Praxis
•Critical thinking skills
•Reasoning skills
•Reading comprehension
•Mental preparation
•Test-taking strategies
•Time utilization
•Guessing strategies
This study resource includes:
•A full-length timed Practice Test with answers and explanations
•Hundreds of demonstrative Praxis-type questions
•Frequently asked questions from students over the years
•A Study Habits Questionnaire, Test Anxiety Scale, and Final Preparation Checklist
•A comprehensive guide on what to study
•Access to a PluralPlus companion website with versions of the quiz
Kay T. Payne is recognized as the foremost authority on the Speech-Language Pathology Praxis. For more than two decades, she has delivered textbooks, articles, chapters, online study tools, workshops and distance courses that have assisted thousands worldwide in improving their performance on the Praxis. Dr. Payne is Professor Emerita of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University. For her achievements and contributions, she received the highest Honors of the Association from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Preface
Chapter 1. Study Habits
Chapter 2. Misconceptions and Facts
Chapter 3. Critical Thinking Skills
Chapter 4. Reasoning Skills
Chapter 5. Reading Comprehension
Chapter 6. Mental Preparation
Chapter 7. Test-Taking Strategy
Chapter 8. Time Utilization
Chapter 9. Guessing Strategies
Appendix A. Praxis Practice Test
Appendix B. Praxis Practice Test Answers & Explanations
Appendix C. Coursework Quizzes
Appendix D. Answers to Coursework Quizzes
Appendix E. Coursework Study Guide
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.03.2020 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | San Diego |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Logopädie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-63550-314-0 / 1635503140 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-63550-314-2 / 9781635503142 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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